Winter 2025
Online
January 30, 2025 – July 15, 2025
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies — Syllabus
Dr. William A. Ross
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. committee on their home campus – Charlotte or Orlando. Registration for this course will be open from November 1, 2024 – January 15, 2025. (Prerequisite: Must have completed 7 D.Min. courses.)
Summer 2025
Charlotte Campus
Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – June 15, 2025
July 14–18, 2025
Preaching from Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes — Syllabus
Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.
DM8135 (REP emphasis)
Wisdom literature deals with the practical, nitty-gritty issues of life. The practical nature of this literature should not overshadow the difficult aspects of understanding how a proverb works, how to respond to suffering, and how to deal with life when everything seems to go wrong. This course will seek to understand the theology of wisdom literature and how to preach it effectively to God’s people today through an examination of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. Each book will be discussed to understand the background of each book, the structure of each book, and the message of each book. This course will focus on the theology of each book with an emphasis on the way God is presented, the way human life is viewed, and the way the deed-consequence relationship is understood.
July 21–25, 2025
Culture & Contextualization — Syllabus
Dr. James N. Anderson
DM8350 (RTM emphasis)
In this D.Min. course we will explore a biblical theology of culture and contextualization with specific application to pastoral ministry. We will seek to (1) develop an integrated theology of culture from a Reformed biblical perspective, (2) understand and critically evaluate different models for cultural engagement, (3) develop a biblical perspective on the principles, pitfalls, and practices of contextualization, and (4) reflect on the concrete application of the preceding points to local church ministry. The course will have a seminar-like format with class presentations and plenty of opportunity for open discussion.
Orlando Campus
Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – June 15, 2025
July 14–18, 2025
Preaching the Epistle to the Romans — Syllabus
Dr. Guy P. Waters
DM8230 (REP emphasis)
One Puritan called Romans “the quintessence and perfection of saving doctrine.” Indeed! Romans has loomed large in the Reformed tradition. Perhaps it has loomed so large that many ministers have shied away from venturing an exposition of this epistle in the congregations they serve. In this course we will work to overcome that fear by thinking exegetically, theologically, and practically about preaching this epistle
July 21–25, 2025
Forming Disciples for Faith and Work — Syllabus
Dr. Damein Schitter
DM8445 (Elective)
This course explores the process of forming disciples for faith and work integration. Building on a robust theology of faith and work, the class will emphasize the crucial role of pastors and church leaders in cultivating a theological vision of congregational mission, a congregational culture that fuels disciples for all of their callings, and pastoral practices that encourage the congregation in their vocational vision. Integral to the class is each participant’s engagement in a process for assessing and strengthening the theological foundations, ministry culture, and ministry practice of their current congregation, in the area of forming disciples for faith and work.
Online
July 30, 2025 – January 15, 2025
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies — Syllabus
Dr. William A. Ross
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. committee on their home campus – Charlotte or Orlando. Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – July 15, 2025. (Prerequisite: Must have completed 7 D.Min. courses.)
Winter 2026
Charlotte Campus
Registration for this term will be open from November 1 – December 15, 2025
January 12–16, 2026
Pastoral Counseling
Dr. Keith Evans
DM8420 (Elective)
This course is a survey and analysis of current trends in Christian Counseling, alongside key considerations for pastoral shepherding in light of modern cultural shifts. It provides a biblical perspective, explores practical applications, and examines the relevance of these insights for the church and church-based counseling. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how the timeless truths of Scripture engage with contemporary developments in counseling and pastoral care.
January 26–30, 2026
Reformed Political Theology & Ministry
Dr. Kevin DeYoung
DM8366 (RTM emphasis)
How should Christians conceive of the relationship between church and state? What role should the magistrate play (or not play) in promoting, establishing, or defending the faith? Are Western liberal democracies rooted in Reformed theology, merely consistent with Reformed theology, or utterly at odds with authentic Reformed principles? By looking at a variety of representative Reformed theologians and philosophers from across the centuries up the present time, this course will examine the contours of Reformed political thought (including whether there is such a thing). We will explore important ideas like two kingdoms theology, the spirituality of the church, toleration, classic liberalism, republicanism, the establishment principle, theonomy, reconstructionism, and Christian nationalism. The course will combine lecture and group discussion based on assigned readings.
Orlando Campus
Registration for this term will be open from November 1 – December 15, 2025
January 12–16, 2026
Covenant Theology & Ministry
Dr. Ligon Duncan
DM8330 (RTM emphasis)
An examination of covenant theology from exegetical and historical perspectives. Consideration is given to such issues as the relation of the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the covenants for sacramental theology, and the hermeneutics of Dispensationalism and Theonomy. Emphasis is placed on the role of the biblical doctrine of the covenants in preaching and pastoral ministry.
January 26–30, 2026
Preaching the Minor Prophets
Dr. Scott Redd
DM8175 (REP emphasis)
This course will explore the technical, canonical, and theological issues that arise from preaching out of The Twelve Minor prophets. Special attention will be paid to application in a modern context.
Online
January 30, 2026 – July 15, 2026
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies
Dr. William A. Ross
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. committee on their home campus – Charlotte or Orlando. Registration for this course will be open from November 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026. (Prerequisite: Must have completed 7 D.Min. courses.)